Man appears in court charged in connection with death of businessman who 'suffered medical episode during burglary' at his farm
direct to your inboxA man has appeared in court charged in connection with the death of a Heywood businessman.Father-of-three, Peter Cordwell, 48, is thought to have suffered a medical episode following reports of a burglary at Collop Gate Farm in October.Ahmad Mirza, of Norris Street, Lincoln, appeared via video link at Lincoln Crown Court in connection with the incident.The 35-year-old has been charged with three counts of attempted section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, one count of violent disorder and one count of possession of an offensive weapon.No plea was entered during the short hearing this morning (Monday).Judge John Pini, QC, requested that the case be transferred to Manchester Crown Court for trial.The